Fighting mother gets promotion for her autistic son!

Fighting mother gets promotion for her autistic son!

A big step for the Schräne family from Kremmen: Nicole Schräne received the good news today that single-trip transport for her nine-year-old son Werner-Reinhard has been approved. This decision by the district means that the costs for the daily trip to the Wilhelm von Türk School in Potsdam will be completely covered by a taxi company from February. The family can only be happy about this success, as Werner-Reinhard previously had to get up at 4.30 a.m. every day and had to struggle with poor connections. Now the tedious fight against the alarm clock in the morning will be easier because he won't get up until 5:30 a.m. and will be back home after school ends at 3:30 p.m. Maz-Online reports that...

Nicole Schräne's emotional relief is noticeable after she fought for a long time to support her son. Werner-Reinhard suffers from early childhood autism and a hearing loss of 40%. He attends the Wilhelm von Türk School, which specializes in the needs of children with hearing and speech impairments. The positive changes in his behavior cannot be overlooked - the family reports that the child is calmer and more balanced.

Financial support for the family

In addition to the transport, the family will receive a reimbursement of around 2,000 euros, which they had previously paid in advance. This support is part of the services that enable parents in similar situations to optimally support their children. Because according to the requirements of the Social Security Code, autism and Asperger's are considered disabilities. Children with a degree of disability (GdB) of at least 50% are entitled to a severely disabled person's ID card. In Werner-Reinhard's case, a GdB of 70% was recognized, which qualifies him for various state aids , as Autism Hamburg points out.

A severely disabled person's ID card also offers numerous benefits, from tax disadvantage compensation to exemptions from vehicle taxes, which can be a relief for the family. Werner-Reinhard's ID card expires in January and must be renewed in order to be able to use the supporting measures in the long term.

Compensate for disadvantages in the education system

But not only financial aspects are crucial for successful development. Children like Werner-Reinhard also need special help at school. Compensation for disadvantages for students with disabilities is anchored in law and is intended to ensure that they receive the necessary support. The regulated assistance is designed to compensate for disabilities in the learning process. The schools take into account both the special needs and the individual situations of the children , as Autism.de explains.

In Werner-Reinhard's case, this could include special tools or structuring aids in lessons. These measures not only benefit him, but also his teachers, who can better respond to his needs. However, the struggle to find the right support remains a challenge for many parents advocating for their children.